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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser HD 350BTs offer a more traditional over-ear experience with better overall sound quality, suitable for home use, immersive music listening, and TV or gaming thanks to its low latency support. They are foldable for easier transportation and have a longer battery life, but they are less portable compared to earbuds. On the other hand, the Shokz OpenMove uses bone conduction technology which allows you to remain aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for outdoor activities and exercise; they are also lighter, sweatproof, and more compact. If you prioritize awareness and exercise use, OpenMove is the practical choice, whereas the HD 350BTs excel in sound experience for more stationary activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
Good for music
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
7.0/10
4.8/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is good for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
9.1/10
4.9/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
TV and Video
9.0/10
5.0/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Noise Reduction
6.0/10
2.5/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
33.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3/10
7.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 350BT to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Cost
$80
$80
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Sennheiser HD 350BT has a price of $80 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
Build Quality
8.2/10
8.5/10
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser HD 350BT both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser HD 350BT and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Sennheiser nails just nearly everything about the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones. Sound quality is excellent, and the high-quality Bluetooth codec support is a rarity at this price point. If you don’t care for high-tech features like automatic ear detection, you’ll be delighted with these portable headphones."
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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